The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 29,300
€ 38,000
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.03 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.22 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
688 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
